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Peer and professional parenting support on the Internet: a systematic review
Christa C Nieuwboer1, Ruben G Fukkink, Jo M A Hermanns
1Fontys School of Pedagogical Studies, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Sittard, The Netherlands. c.nieuwboer@fontys.nl
Online parenting support via the internet shows positive outcomes. This systematic review highlights web-based resources for peer and professional support, impacting many parents and professionals.
Area of Science:
- * Digital Health
- * Parenting Interventions
- * Online Communication
Background:
- * The internet presents numerous avenues for delivering parenting support.
- * A comprehensive overview of empirical studies on web-based parenting resources is lacking.
- * Understanding the design and evaluation of these resources is crucial for their integration into parenting interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To systematically review empirical studies on peer and professional online parenting support resources.
- * To analyze the design, evaluation, and outcomes of web-based parenting support.
- * To explore the role of online resources in parenting intervention programs.
Main Methods:
- * Systematic review of 75 empirical studies published between 1998 and 2010.
- * Inclusion of studies describing peer and professional online support for parents.
- * Analysis of experimental studies, including randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs, involving 1,615 parents and 740 children.
Main Results:
- * Online parenting support generally reports positive outcomes.
- * A significant portion of studies involved content analysis of online messages (15,059 coded messages).
- * Resources often focus on parents of preschool children, health topics, and professional support, utilizing various communication technologies.
Conclusions:
- * The internet offers diverse opportunities for peer support and professional consultation for parents.
- * Current online resources predominantly target parents of preschoolers with a focus on health.
- * Online parenting support has already influenced parenting practices and support systems for many individuals.
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